HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-08; Housing Commission; 02; Housing Commission July 2025 – June 2026 Work Plan DraftMeeting Date: May 8, 2025
To: Housing Commission
From: Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager
Staff Contact: Christian Gutierrez, Housing Services Manager
christian.gutierrez@carlsbadca.gov, 442-300-6555
Subject: Housing Commission July 2025 – June 2026 Work Plan Draft
District: All
Recommended Action
Discuss and provide feedback to staff regarding the July 2025 – June 2026 Housing Commission
Work Plan draft.
Executive Summary
Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.15.020 (C) requires that each board or commission
provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken
and to provide a subsequent report of its accomplishments. The Housing Commission will
provide feedback for creation of a draft July 2025 – June 2026 Housing Commission Work Plan.
Explanation & Analysis
In order to provide standardized principles and practices for Boards and Commissions, including
the requirement for yearly work plans, the City Council updated the CMC in 2018. The work
plan's goal is to promote more communication between the Commission and the City Council.
Additionally, it aims to confirm that the Commission is carrying out its duties in accordance with
the City Council's interests.
Staff requests the Housing Commission review and discuss the draft work plan and provide any
feedback to modify for future approval. A draft July 2025 – June 2026 Housing Commission
Work Plan is provided as Exhibit 1 for discussion purposes.
Next Steps
After the Commission's review and feedback, city staff will modify and bring back the July 2025
–June 2026 Housing Commission Work Plan for review and approval before taking it to the City
Council for final adoption.
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Environmental Evaluation
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act
Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environmental
review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed
action is a discussion of a draft work plan, which is an organizational or administrative
government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may
result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or
direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental
document in accordance with CEQA or CEQA Guidelines.
Exhibit
1.Draft July 2025 – June 2026 Housing Commission Work Plan
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City of Carlsbad
Housing Commission DRAFT Work Plan
Fiscal Year July 2025 - June 2026
I.Mission Statement
The mission of the Housing Commission is to promote housing security and affordability for all segments of
our community, including lower income families and people with special housing and supportive service
needs.
II.Composition
The Housing Commission consists of five members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the
City Council. Members shall serve four-year terms.
III.July 2025 - June 2026 Goals & Tasks
The Housing Commission will focus on the following goals and tasks:
1.Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address affordable housing.
a.As needed throughout this time frame, perform the functions of the Housing
Commission consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.40.060, including
responsibilities for the Carlsbad Public Housing Authority.
b.Review and recommend for approval to City Council the Public Housing Agency Plan.
2.Support and advise the City Council regarding efforts to address homelessness.
a.Examine housing policy questions as may be referred by the City Council and examine
Housing Policy as suggested by the Housing Commission.
b.Receive an annual report on the status of affordable housing projects.
c.Receive a report on the Homelessness Action Plan and provide recommendations for
prioritization of actions or funding, if necessary.
d.Receive a report on efforts to reduce homelessness.
3.Improve understanding of housing programs, policies and laws.
a.Receive legislative update offered or arranged by the City of Carlsbad.
b.Receive update on Housing Element progress, and inclusionary housing alternative
compliance.
c.Participate in any best practices sessions on addressing affordable housing needs and
homelessness.
d.Receive Fair Housing training related to state and local tenant protection policies.
4.Support and advise the City Council regarding the use of Housing Trust Fund and Community
Development Block Grant funds.
a.Receive an annual report on the Housing Trust Fund.
b.Review and provide input on requests for funding from the Housing Trust Fund.
c.Review and provide input on requests for Community Development Block Grant
funding.
5.Facilitate communication with the City Council and the broader Carlsbad community regarding
matters which fall within the Commission's functions.
a.Prepare an annual Work Plan and present to City Council for approval.
b.Report to City Council and public on annual Work Plan accomplishments.
Exhibit 1
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